Nick Reyes
Nick Reyes is a (fairly) regular guy with an animalistic passion for maximizing the value of miles and money to travel the world in comfort and style. There is little in life that he loves more than finding a fantastic deal and helping you shop smarter & harder to achieve your travel dreams.
(EXPIRED) Get $90 back on $350+ with Hertz via Amex Offer [Targeted, enrollment required]
Update 1/22/24: We updated our Current Amex offers database this morning and discovered that this offer is back again.
If you're renting via Hertz, you'll want to check for a targeted Amex Offer that's good...
(EXPIRED) 20% off Virgin Atlantic award prices (but pay full taxes)
Virgin Atlantic is currently offering 20% off of award tickets for travel on Virgin Atlantic, almost systemwide through the end of schedule (Update: Four airports are excluded and Mark in the comments claims that...
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Complete Guide
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards is a loyalty program that shares some characteristics common of airline frequent flyer programs (like priority check-in and boarding for elite members) and additional key features (like the ability to...
(EXPIRED) Targeted Delta Amex Offers to save up to $200 on $700+ [enrollment required]
Doctor of Credit has reported on a targeted Amex Offer to save on Delta Air Lines flights. After reading through the comments on their post, I see that there are at least a couple...
Marriott’s marriage to MGM Resorts: A match made in Bonvoyland
After having some time to digest the full details of the Marriott and MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy marriage, we discuss the headline benefits (and how we really feel about them) on this week's...
Turkish Airlines status match (get 1-2 years of Star Alliance Gold with very reasonable...
In my post about my 2024 elite status plans, I noted that I intend (hope?) to get Star Alliance Gold status by matching my American Airlines Platinum Pro status to Turkish Miles & Smiles...
American Airlines AAdvantage Complete Guide
American Airlines AAdvantage Overview
American Airlines AAdvantage is the loyalty program for American Airlines. Given American's extensive reach within the United Sates and abroad, they are the loyalty program of choice for many folks (including...
Alaska Personal Visa now offering 70,000 miles after $3K in purchases
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card is now available with a welcome bonus of 70,000 miles after $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. While I am a little hesitant to collect Alaska...
Resorts World Las Vegas / Conrad Las Vegas review (Nick’s new favorite Vegas property)
My wife and I recently took advantage of one of the benefits of our Ocean Prime status and spent a few nights at the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World. This was our second...
No Marriott match to MGM, but elite nights live on: MGM / Marriott partnership...
Today, Marriott has announced the details of its coming partnership with MGM Rewards in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, there's a lot of disappointing news in that there will not be a reciprocal status match for...
(EXPIRED) 5-10% back at Southwest Airlines w/ new targeted Chase Offers
There are new targeted Chase Offers out this week on some Chase cards that are good for 5-10% back on a single Southwest Airlines purchase of $50 or more through 2/29/24. We've seen these...
(EXPIRED) Dell 15x (Accessories & Monitors), IHG 9x, more at Rakuten
Shopping portal Rakuten is currently offering some excellent increased payouts for purchases at Dell (which includes 15% back or 15 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent), IHG hotels, and numerous other retailers. Rates may...
Shortcuts to airline elite status
Want to rile up frequent flyers who earn elite status the old fashioned way? Let's talk all about shortcuts to airline elite status. Whether you're starting from scratch and need to generate elite status...
What’s in Nick’s Wallet? 2024 Edition
Yesterday, Greg wrote a post about what's in his wallet. I didn't initially intend to write my own version of this right away, but I couldn't help but enjoy the contrast: while Greg says...
